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Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
The Royal Parks noted on its website that the hill historically was a place where duels and prizefights were once fought.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024
The prizefight was postponed due to Tyson’s medical issues.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
There’s ample footage of earlier prizefights where Paul knocks down opponents and Tyson, who in his prime years was known for explosive first round knockouts.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
The Royal Parks noted on its website that the hill historically was a place where duels and prizefights were once fought.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024
The prizefight was postponed due to Tyson’s medical issues.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
There’s ample footage of earlier prizefights where Paul knocks down opponents and Tyson, who in his prime years was known for explosive first round knockouts.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Prizefight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prizefight. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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prizefight
noun
prize·fight
ˈprīz-ˌfīt 
: a contest between professional boxers for pay
prizefighting
noun
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